indignation
Americannoun
noun
Related Words
See anger.
Other Word Forms
- self-indignation noun
Etymology
Origin of indignation
First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English indignacio(u)n, from Latin indignātiōn-, stem of indignātiō “anger, displeasure,” from indignāt(us) “deemed unworthy, scorned” (past participle of indignārī “to deem unworthy, take offense”; indignant ) + -iō -ion
Example Sentences
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Despite the city’s efforts, Naula’s indignation about the humanitarian situation he had witnessed had hardly subsided.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
But he might also inspire a true-crime series like Marco Bellocchio’s “Portobello,” which hath no shortage of righteous indignation while also being an epic, a thriller and even a lament.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
Some people expressed indignation and concern that a passenger could be bumped off a ship unwillingly.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026
Marina de Cudeyo mayor Pedro Perez said there was "indignation, incredulity and sadness" after the apparent robbery of the statue.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
Her voice was now so shrill only bats would be able to hear it soon, but she had reached a level of indignation that rendered her temporarily speechless, and Ron seized his opportunity.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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